Synonyms for
Conveyor
Definition
A conveyor is a machine or piece of equipment that moves items from one place to another.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- conveyor belt
- conveyor system
- conveyor mechanism
- conveyor line
- conveyor speed
- conveyor capacity
- conveyor belt system
Word family
Usage note
Primarily used in technical or industrial contexts to refer to a mechanical device. The verb 'convey' has broader meanings, including communication or transport of goods.
Example sentences
- The airport uses a conveyor to move luggage to the planes.
- The pizza restaurant has a conveyor oven that cooks the pizzas as they move through the machine.
- The car factory uses a conveyor to move the cars through the assembly line.
- The grocery store uses a conveyor to move the groceries from the back of the store to the front.
- The package delivery company uses a conveyor to sort and distribute packages to their final destinations.
Quotes
'I'm not a cog in the machine,' he said. 'I'm a conveyor of important information.' - John Green
'The world is a great big conveyor belt, and someday your name will come up for your luggage.' - James H. Frost
'The world is a great big conveyor belt. Some people get on the belt and are carried along to success and happiness. Others get on the belt and are carried along to failure and despair.' - Brian Tracy